Jan
2009
Articles from 1st Jan 2009
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MPs square up for football challenge
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
DEVOTED Blackburn Rovers fan Jack Straw will be absent from the Blyth clash – after a tongue-in-cheek warning from fellow Labour MP Ronnie Campbell. Read
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Keep-fit enthusiast dies while on a jog
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the son of former Newcastle United supremo Stan Seymour, who collapsed and died while out jogging on Christmas Day. Read
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Morpeth flood repair costs have risen to £40m
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
THE cost of the Morpeth floods has hit £40m – with 1,000 people still kept from returning to their homes. Read
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Glitter and glow get the party started
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
A FOUNTAIN of fireworks lit up the Newcastle skyline last night as thousands of people gathered to bring in the New Year early. Read
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Lessons learnt after school pneumonia
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
A MAJOR study into an outbreak of pneumonia at a North Tyneside school in 2006 has resulted in many lessons being learned, a health expert has said. Read
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Landmark pledge given by North police forces
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
A NEW regime in policing begins today with the start of a pledge which is designed to put officers closer to the communities they serve. Read
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New milestone for veteran of United
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
ALREADY the oldest surviving Newcastle United player, Jack Shiel now has another footballing milestone to celebrate. Read
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Mystery of dead man still unsolved
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
MYSTERY still surrounds the identity of a man found dead in a Northumberland village nine days ago and who may be of South American origin. Read
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Libraries booming in credit crunch
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
THE credit crunch saw more than 10,000 new borrowers sign up for a library card this year. Newcastle’s book lenders saw record numbers flock into the city’s facilities – and said the economic slowdown was partly responsible. Read
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North schools 'are ahead of game'
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
LESSONS learned in the creation of a pioneering, 3,000-pupil super school in Northumberland have been highlighted at a prestigious international education conference in the USA. Read
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Simon's Alpine charity challenge
Jan 01 2009 | Today's News
A SNOWBOARDING fanatic is going back to the slopes to thank surgeons who saved his legs after a horrific car accident. Read
